Five-Factor Screener in the 2005 NHIS Cancer Control Supplement

The Five-Factor Screener may be useful to assess approximate intakes of fruits and
vegetables, fiber, added sugar, calcium, and dairy foods. A single question about red meat
is also asked. The screener asks respondents to report how frequently they consume foods
in 18 categories. The screener also asks one question about the type of cereal consumed.
No portion size questions are asked. This screener does not attempt to assess total diet.

The questions for the Five-Factor Screener were in-person interviewer-administered in the
2005 NHIS. PDF files of the cancer part of 2005 NHIS questionnaire, which
includes the food questions (NAC.010 - NAC.138), are available in
English (PDF)
and Spanish (PDF) .